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<p>With the Strategic and Economic Dialogue complete, Secretary Bryson traveled to Nanjing this weekend for meetings with Chinese provincial officials to discuss how the U.S. and China can continue to work together to strengthen the economic relationship between the two countries.<br /><br />Nanjing, in eastern China, is the capital of Jiangsu province. With a population of over 8 million, the city is an important cultural, educational and economic center, located a little over an hour from Shanghai.<br /><br />Secretary Bryson's weekend began with a meeting with Nanjing Municipal Party Secretary Yang Weize, where Secretary Yang spoke about the history and culture of the city that was one of the four ancient capitals of China. Secretary Yang also highlighted the city's commitment to innovation and education. Over 800,000 students study at colleges and universities in the city.<br /><br />Secretary Bryson expressed his thanks for the hospitality he has been shown in the city and his eagerness to learn more about the future of Nanjing, a city where imports from the United States are on the rise.<br /><br />The two also spoke about how Nanjing is set to host the Youth Olympics in 2014, the second time the games will be held.<!--break-->Secretary Bryson was then able to take in some of the local culture and history of the area with a visit to the Nanjing Presidential Palace. The Palace served as the executive offices and residence of successive presidents from the fall of the emperor in 1912 through 1949.<br /><br />Secretary Bryson also met with Jiangsu Provincial Party Secretary Luo Zhijun while in Nanjing. Secretary Bryson first met Secretary Luo during Chinese Vice President Xi's visit to Los Angeles this past February.<br /><br />The two continued the discussion they had started at that first meeting, touching on Chinese investment in the United States, the importance of strengthening intellectual property protection, and what can be done to expand American exports to the province.<br /><br />Making up 18 percent of the bilateral trade between China and the United States, Jiangsu Province has a strong economic relationship with the U.S. However, the province has a strong historical connection to the U.S. as well. After their meeting, Secretary Luo showed Secretary Bryson the former residence of the late U.S. Ambassador John L. Stuart, where he lived until 1949.<br /><br />On Sunday, Secretary Bryson met with Governor Li Xue Yong of Jiangsu Province, before boarding the high speed train to Shanghai. The governor pointed out that the high speed train was part of the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in the province. <br /><br />Secretary Bryson and Governor Li both remarked on how personal relationships are critically important in building the long term economic relationship between the two countries. <br /><br />Today, Secretary Bryson finished his trip to China with meetings with business leaders, including from the travel and tourism industry in Shanghai.<br /><br /></p>http://www.commerce.gov/blog/2012/05/07/china-travel-log-3-secretary-bryson-travels-nanjing-china#commentsLi Xue YongLuo ZhijunNanjingSEDshanghaiYang WeizeInternational Trade AdministrationSecretary of Commerce John BrysonMon, 07 May 2012 20:15:00 +0000ksullivan@doc.gov14673 at http://www.commerce.govChina Travel Log 2: Economic Talks Continue in Beijing http://www.commerce.gov/blog/2012/05/04/china-travel-log-2-economic-talks-continue-beijing
<p>Secretary
Bryson's visit to China continued today in Beijing where he started the morning
with a breakfast with U.S. and Chinese CEOs.&nbsp; The&nbsp;breakfast was led
by Secretary Clinton and&nbsp;Secretary Geithner, with&nbsp;United States Trade
Representative Ron Kirk and Ambassador Gary Locke also joining.&nbsp; The group
discussed the importance of the U.S - China economic relationship and what can
be done to continue the growth of trade and investment between both
countries.&nbsp; Bilateral trade between&nbsp;the U.S. and China reached
over&nbsp;$500 billion last year, with&nbsp;U.S. merchandise exports reaching
$100 billion for the first time.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The
Secretary's day continued as he&nbsp;joined Secretary Clinton and Secretary
Geithner for separate meetings with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen
Jiabao.&nbsp; Bryson then joined Ambassador Kirk for lunch with their Chinese
counterpart, Minister of Commerce Chen Deming.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Throughout
the S&amp;ED, Bryson has stressed the importance of&nbsp;the U.S.&nbsp;- China
economic relationship and how it is critical that both sides&nbsp;follow
through on&nbsp;commitments made&nbsp;not just at this S&amp;ED, but&nbsp;at
prior and future talks. Or as Bryson put it, "we must work harder... we
must&nbsp;be&nbsp;bold... and we must follow through."&nbsp;</p>
<p>After
the&nbsp;government meetings, Ambassador Kirk and Secretary Bryson participated
in an event with the American Chamber of Commerce in China and the U.S. China
Business Council.&nbsp; There&nbsp;Kirk and Bryson heard straight from U.S.
business leaders doing business here in China.&nbsp; They
discussed&nbsp;opportunities, challenges, and what the U.S. government can do
to support increased exports from the United States to China.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><!--break-->Secretary
Bryson then headed off to the Beijing Airport&nbsp;where he met with airport
officials that are currently planning the construction of a new $15 billion
facility, scheduled to open in 2017.&nbsp; Secretary Bryson highlighted the
unique talents and understanding that many United States firms have
in&nbsp;dealing with such complex projects and encouraged
airport&nbsp;officials to strongly consider U.S. firms as&nbsp;planning for the
airport project progresses.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Tomorrow,
Secretary Bryson will be in Nanjing, where he will meet with Chinese provincial
officials to discuss how the U.S. and China can continue to work
together&nbsp;to improve and grow the economic relationship between the two
countries.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For
more specifics on topics and issues discussed during S&amp;ED, see the
U.S.-China Joint Fact Sheet and U.S. Fact Sheet, which can be found at <a href="http://www.treasury.gov/">www.treasury.gov</a>.</p>http://www.commerce.gov/blog/2012/05/04/china-travel-log-2-economic-talks-continue-beijing#commentsChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaSEDU.S.-China Strategic and Economic DialogueOffice of the SecretarySecretary of Commerce John BrysonFri, 04 May 2012 18:00:00 +0000mkruger@doc.gov14667 at http://www.commerce.govChina Travel Log 1: Secretary Bryson Participates in the Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijinghttp://www.commerce.gov/blog/2012/05/03/china-travel-log-1-secretary-bryson-participates-strategic-and-economic-dialogue-bei
<p>This week, Secretary Bryson is in&nbsp;China on his second
trip to the country as Commerce Secretary. His first stop is in Beijing
where he is participating in the fourth round of the U.S.-China Strategic and
Economic Dialogue (S&amp;ED), along with Secretary of State Clinton, Treasury
Secretary Geithner, U.S. Trade Representative Kirk and other U.S. government
officials.&nbsp; </p>
<p>The Dialogue began this morning, with a joint opening
session with Chinese President Hu Jintao. The Dialogue then was split up
between the Strategic track and the Economic track, with Secretary Bryson
participating in the Economic track sessions.</p>
<p>Throughout the sessions, Secretary Bryson stressed
that&nbsp;the U.S. and China commercial relationship will only realize its full
potential if trade and competition is fair and open.</p>
<p>The day’s activities ended with all participants coming
together for a joint dinner with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. This
was the second time Secretary Bryson and Vice President Xi have met. In February of this year, Vice President Xi&nbsp;traveled to the United States,
where Secretary Bryson joined him in both Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, <a href="/news/secretary-speeches/2012/02/15/remarks-us-china-business-councilnational-committee-us-china-rela" target="_blank">where
they discussed ways that the two countries can cooperate</a> to establish a level
playing field, generate economic growth and create good paying jobs.</p>
<p>Secretary Bryson's visit continues tomorrow in Beijing where
he will meet with U.S and Chinese CEOs, as well as participate in separate
meetings with President Hu and Premier Wen Jiabao. Later in the week the
Secretary is&nbsp;scheduled to travel to Nanjing and Shanghai to continue his
talks with Chinese&nbsp;provincial government officials and business leaders to
discuss&nbsp;how we can continue to work together to improve and grow our economic
relationship.</p>http://www.commerce.gov/blog/2012/05/03/china-travel-log-1-secretary-bryson-participates-strategic-and-economic-dialogue-bei#commentsChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaSEDU.S.-China Strategic and Economic DialogueOffice of the SecretarySecretary of Commerce John BrysonThu, 03 May 2012 16:45:00 +0000mkruger@doc.gov14666 at http://www.commerce.gov